Life At IIST Trivandrum

I want to know the life of students at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Trivandrum?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology IIST has currently 11 hostels functioning in the campus, built based on contemporary architecture.

The hostels are named after the mythological constellations ‘nakshatras‘.

Chitra
Ashwini
Anuradha
Dhanista
Rohini
Phalguni
Vishaka
Dhruva
Revathi
Ardra
Arundathi

There are separate hostels for B.Tech, M.Tech and Research Scholars and around 800+ students reside in the campus B.Tech and M.Tech programs being fully residential.

Hostels are located in the quieter part of the campus with proximity to mess and cafeteria and a medical centre which functions round the clock.

Each of these hostel-blocks has well-ventilated rooms designed to accommodate students on single and shared occupancy basis.

The hostel rooms are furnished with cots, study-tables, chairs, cupboards and bookshelves, enabling comfortable stay and to ensure a learning conducive environment.

Each floor has common washrooms with modern sanitation facilities.

Hygiene and cleanliness of the rooms, floors and surroundings are taken care of by routine house-keeping services.

Facilities-

Safe drinking water with hot and cold water dispensers
24 Hr uninterrupted power supply with generator backup
Housekeeping services
Reading room with national and vernacular newspapers
Indoor games facility
LCD television with satellite connection
Centralized gym facility with modern fitness equipments
Laundry service
Nationalised Bank with ATM facility
Book stall is available in the campus

All hostels are WiFi enabled with High-Speed Access to the Internet, Digital Library and other Digital Learning Resources.

Food production is managed through two well equipped kitchens.

Dining Halls viz. ‘Aditi’ and ‘Akshaya’ having a capacity of 150 each caters to the students and auxiliary staff.

In addition to this, ‘Tripthi’ is the faculty canteen and ‘Subhiksha’ is for VIP services.

Menu is finalized by the Canteen and Hostel Committee which includes student representatives.

Contact-

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Valiamala Road, Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695547